New Publication: Exploring Sustainable Solutions for Concrete Construction Excited to announce the release of our latest paper, "Mechanical Behavior of Composite Slabs with Recycled Concrete Aggregates: A Preliminary Study," now available in Structures.
In 2019 I had the privilege to visit Prof. Gardoni at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. I'm filled with gratitude for an experience that truly broadened my perspective and enriched my view of Academic life. Among the invaluable outcomes of this visit was a research collaboration that culminated in our paper: Title: Physics-based probabilistic demand model and reliability analysis for reinforced concrete beams under blast loads
Thrilled to share our research, "On the Construction Stage Analysis of Historical Masonry Vaults," published in the International Journal of Masonry Research and Innovation! This study dives into the structural complexities of XIX-century masonry vaults in Cagliari, using advanced 3D modeling and finite element analysis to understand how these intricate structures were built—without formwork!
Steel rack frames are widely used for efficient storage in industries, but how well do they withstand fire? While these structures are optimized for weight and cost, their resilience to fire hazards has been less explored. This study, co-authored with Marco Simoncelli and Marco Zucca, dives into a critical yet under-addressed issue: ensuring structural integrity under fire scenarios to prevent collapse and safeguard stored goods, which can be thousands of times more valuable than the racks themselves.
Our recent open-access paper, “Assessment of RC Bridges Integrity by Means of Low-Cost Investigations”, tackles a critical issue facing aging infrastructure, especially in countries like Italy, where many structures were built over 50 years ago. With limited budgets and growing maintenance needs, how can we ensure these vital infrastructures stay safe?
Our recent research dives into this question by exploring the innovative use of Natural Fiber Textile Reinforced Mortars (NFTRM) for enhancing both seismic resilience and energy efficiency in masonry structures.
We are excited to announce the Minisymposium "New strategies in computational modelling of sustainable constructions" at the 10th International Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (COMPDYN 2025), to be held from 15-18 June 2025, in Rhodes Island, Greece.
Proud to share our latest paper, "On the construction stage analysis of historical masonry vaults", now available for citation!
We are excited to share our open access paper: "Fast Falling Weight Deflectometer Method for Condition Assessment of RC Bridges".
In light of the growing focus on the preservation of historical masonry structures, our latest research, co-authored with Marco Zucca, Emanuela Reccia, and Antonio Cazzani, delves into the structural behaviour of historical masonry sail vaults, particularly those widespread in the #Cagliari area and built during the 19th century.
University of Cagliari
